Sr. Engineer, Packaging - Defined Term

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the development of sterile medical device packaging & labeling systems including heat sealing, transportation testing, bar-coding, direct part marking and thermal transfer printing. In this role, the individual will work with a variety of materials such as Tyvek, laminate films, corrugate as well as on multiple packaging projects with direction from Sr Manager, Package Engineering. Projects can encompass packaging design from concept stage to manufacturing in support of package improvements, material changes, process support (IQ/OQ/PQ).  

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Develops detailed validation documentation including package performance protocols, process validations, and accelerated aging studies in compliance with industry regulations. 
• Prepare specifications for packaging systems and evaluate existing specs for improvements for ease of understanding and compliance.  
• Provides technical development support for in-house thermal transfer labeling systems including bar-coding and direct part marking. 
• Works closely with Manufacturing, Purchasing, Marketing, QA, and Regulatory.
• Works independently to plan and schedule own activities necessary to meet project timelines. 
• Designs and coordinates the implementation of new tooling and fixtures to support packaging operations.
• Utilizing problem solving techniques to overcome technical issues.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from test results.
• Trains production operators or technicians on new packaging equipment and processes.

Minimum Requirements

• B.S. in Packaging Engineering or related technical degree.
• 5+ years package engineering experience in medical device industry. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Solid Works or other CAD based drawing program experience a plus.
• Packaging materials knowledge related to Tyvek, thermoformed trays, packaging films, paperboard and the impact of various sterilization methods.

• Experience regulatory standards in medical device packaging primarily ISO 11607-1&2 in addition to associated test standards such as ASTM D4169, ISTA, FED-X, and package integrity TM’s.
• Knowledge of statistical applications
• Experience in healthcare labeling systems with GS1 bar-coding standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills  

This is a “Defined Term” assignment that will last approximately 6 months or until project is complete.  Defined Term employees are eligible for most benefits (including health insurance and paid time off) while on assignment. 

Salary range: 115k - $125k

About us 

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.  

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.